Cokethorpe Camps

Offering an exciting range of activities for children who love sports, creativity, and the outdoors, Cokethorpe Camps makes full use of the beautiful 150-acre parkland grounds and facilities. The itinerary is designed to help encourage children to make new friends and try new activities under the support of our experienced staff.

A typical day could see children playing bat and ball games on the fields, building challenge in the sports hall, orienteering around the school grounds and woodland craft activities to finish. Some activities can be chosen by the children, for example, a dance challenge in the theatre or outdoor games on the Astros.

Please note that 7-year-olds can choose to either join the 5 to 7 or 7 to 10 age groups. This selection needs to be completed on sign up. Please feel free to contact camps@cokethorpe.org for further information.

Cokethorpe Camps offers an exciting range of activities for children who love adventure, team sports and having fun making use of the beautiful 150-acres of parkland, and wide range of facilities.

A typical day will involve creative challenges in the art room, team games in the sports hall and adventurous activities in the woods. Activities are designed to help encourage children to make new friends and have fun in a supportive environment. Each day will see new activities but follow a pattern of sporting activities, art and craft challenges and outdoor activities.

An action-packed two-day course dedicated to children having fun out on the water. Both days will be based out of the newly rebuilt boathouse with direct access to the River Thames, with paddle sports including kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding forming the core of the activities.

Technical aspects will be taught alongside fun games, activities and short journeys. There will be lots of splashing around and having fun! Over the two days, children will have the opportunity to gain their Paddle Discover Award certificate.

Due to the nature of this course, all participants must be able to follow instructions, be able to swim 50m and have suitable clothing/footwear. Further information on this will be communicated after booking.

Please note that elements of the course are dependent on the weather, river conditions and group ability. Strict safety measures are in place to ensure an enjoyable experience for all involved. For further information, please feel free to contact camps@cokethorpe.org.

A brand new Cokethorpe Camps course for 2023, the Adventure Week is perfect for young adventures who love challenges, the outdoors and getting wet!

Over the five-day course, children will have the opportunity to experience the wide range of outdoor activities that the School can offer.

Have you ever tried cooking a meal on an open fire? Or building a floating craft to navigate down the Thames? Children will be learning new skills, making lasting memories and immersing themselves in the outdoors under the supervision of experienced and qualified staff.

A typical week might include: